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and you can view the dramatic pictures and video from japan on wbaltv.com. also, there is an interactive guide explaining the science behind earth quakse and tsunamis. the earth quake has caused crude oil prices to drop for the first time in weeks but most of us rncht seeing any relief at the pump. on average $3.50. up 7 cents from last week alone. live in mount vernon now with more. were we're set up at the corner, and i think we found one of the highest prices in the area. this bp gas station has gas at $3.73 a gallons and there's no sign of it coming down any time soon. >> for three straight weeks we have seen these prices climb higher and higher. the parking lot was zert as prices reached $3.73 a gallon. >> this was 10 cents higher so i'm feeling it a bit. >> it's ridiculous. i want, i've got two vehicles, i own a company. the gas prices are just killing me. i can only run one truck now. >> prices dropped a little bit but most of us haven't noticed much relief. here drivers can expect to pay $3.55. but that average may jump even higher. >> many are proje
and you can view the dramatic pictures and video from japan on wbaltv.com. also, there is an interactive guide explaining the science behind earth quakse and tsunamis. the earth quake has caused crude oil prices to drop for the first time in weeks but most of us rncht seeing any relief at the pump. on average $3.50. up 7 cents from last week alone. live in mount vernon now with more. were we're set up at the corner, and i think we found one of the highest prices in the area. this bp gas station...
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. >> in japan, the death toll stands at an estimated 18,000. relief crews are removing and searching through rubble after the massive earthquake and a tsunami. what you're looking at was once a port town, home to 20,000 people before the disaster. most residents left the area or are living in evacuation centers. construction workers are frantically building shelters to house the thousands of refugees. efforts to stabilize the crippled nuclear power plant continue. the u.s. is getting ready to evaluate the safety of reactors at home. we have the latest from washington. >> in japan today, progress. cables are being laid to reconnect electricity to troubled reactors. amid reports things may be stabilizing, reminders the situation is not yet under control. smoke rose from two of the reactors. workers had to be temporarily evacuated. >> some serious radiation releases can still happen if the japanese are not careful. >> some drinking water near the plant has tested positive for a director of materials. shipments of milk and spinach produced near the
. >> in japan, the death toll stands at an estimated 18,000. relief crews are removing and searching through rubble after the massive earthquake and a tsunami. what you're looking at was once a port town, home to 20,000 people before the disaster. most residents left the area or are living in evacuation centers. construction workers are frantically building shelters to house the thousands of refugees. efforts to stabilize the crippled nuclear power plant continue. the u.s. is getting...
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. >> still had, an update from japan. the prime minister is calling the situation very grave. >> there is more bad news concerning that nuclear plant as concerns mount over whether the u.s. could withstand a similar seismic event. >> creativity will be a -- the story is just ahead. including the 2011 jetta. awesome. plus it's an iihs top safety pick. even better. but they're going fast. so, i guess this is where you tell me i got to hurry or it's gone right? yep. going going gone. get it? it's funny. [ male announcer ] the volkswagen going going gone event. hurry in, and for a limited time while they last, get a 2011 jetta for $179 a month. visit vwdealer.com today. >> baltimore is set to open a new school, one geared toward fashion, architecture, and graphic design. >> it is called the baltimore design school, a place where students can develop their creative talents. >> this school has been on the drawing board for some time now. with the help of some of the city's creative moves it -- movers and shakers, it will become
. >> still had, an update from japan. the prime minister is calling the situation very grave. >> there is more bad news concerning that nuclear plant as concerns mount over whether the u.s. could withstand a similar seismic event. >> creativity will be a -- the story is just ahead. including the 2011 jetta. awesome. plus it's an iihs top safety pick. even better. but they're going fast. so, i guess this is where you tell me i got to hurry or it's gone right? yep. going going...
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first we begin with late-breaking news out of japan. >> a new explosion happened just hours ago and has officials fearing a major radiation leak is about to occur. japanese officials say a fourth reactor at an already damaged nuclear plant is on fire and more radiation is being released at this hour. the prime minister is telling everyone within a 19-mile radius to stay indoors. this is the very latest following the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that has sent japan into a state of chaos. and tonight 11 news reporter spoke with a teacher from baltimore stuck near the power plant. >> i talked to chris tonight. he is stranded in a shelter 56 miles away from the reactor. he says the japanese government is advising them to stay inside but he says most people don't have the option because they don't have enough gas to drive to safer territory because all the local gas stations are closed. >> over the course of the first three days the situation has deteriorated to a point of almost primitiveness. >> he puts the situation in perspective from the heart of the crisis zone. the 32-year-old wa
first we begin with late-breaking news out of japan. >> a new explosion happened just hours ago and has officials fearing a major radiation leak is about to occur. japanese officials say a fourth reactor at an already damaged nuclear plant is on fire and more radiation is being released at this hour. the prime minister is telling everyone within a 19-mile radius to stay indoors. this is the very latest following the earthquake and subsequent tsunami that has sent japan into a state of...
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. >> officials are watching closely as japan deals with a nuclear meltdown. are there lessons to be learned here in the u.s.? george lettis is live in college park tonight where he sat on in a class with some students discussing that. >> because of the crisis in japan, one professor here changed his lesson plan. experts in the academic rather try to figure out the mechanics of this problem in japan all the while contemplating what is next for the nuclear energy debate. >> the first would have problems on friday. >> university of maryland college park professors which his energy policy cost to current events in light of the nuclear crisis. >> we are looking at either the second or third most serious nuclear accident in history of civilian nuclear power. >> he told what is happening here that fears of a full-blown a nuclear meltdown persist following a cooling system failure. >> with the earthquake and the course of the tsunami waves that caused problems. >> diesel generators are sitting there. they were taken off line by the tsunami and as they swept through,
. >> officials are watching closely as japan deals with a nuclear meltdown. are there lessons to be learned here in the u.s.? george lettis is live in college park tonight where he sat on in a class with some students discussing that. >> because of the crisis in japan, one professor here changed his lesson plan. experts in the academic rather try to figure out the mechanics of this problem in japan all the while contemplating what is next for the nuclear energy debate. >> the...
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. ♪ officials in japan say radiation from the damaged nuclear power plant is spreading to sea water and soil. they say contaminated sea water has been found 1 mile further north of the plant than before. workers are pumping out contaminated water inside several buildings over the weekend. officials say water in one reactor building tested 100,000 times more radiation than normal. massachusetts officials announced trace amounts of radiation. the announcement yesterday comes from -- after a similar levels were found in pennsylvania and washington state. officials stress there is no health risk. maryland officials report that small amounts of radiation have been detected in the environment. none have been found in the water reservoirs. >> good afternoon. we had a cold start this morning well below normal. we will stay below normal this afternoon. clouds are rolling in. a disturbance is moving to the south. it has brought in more clouds this afternoon. the normal high for today is 58 degrees. we're well off the mark by noon. it is 37 currently at the airport and the downtown area. it is onl
. ♪ officials in japan say radiation from the damaged nuclear power plant is spreading to sea water and soil. they say contaminated sea water has been found 1 mile further north of the plant than before. workers are pumping out contaminated water inside several buildings over the weekend. officials say water in one reactor building tested 100,000 times more radiation than normal. massachusetts officials announced trace amounts of radiation. the announcement yesterday comes from -- after a...
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. >> in japan, power has been restored to the damaged nuclear reactors, but officials say there is no quick fix. operators say it could take only a day to bring the reactor under control on the coast. most cooling systems up and running is when it will be under control. but getting to that point will take weeks. the earthquake and tsunami cost the cooling system to be knocked out, the reactor cores to partially melt, and caused significant damage. the plant continues to be doused in seawater. a huge plume of smoke rose above reactors, prompting workers to evacuate. a piece of maryland may be heading to japan -- a complete power and communication system that can run a small clinic or shelter that could be of great help in japan's recovery. >> it is called the mobile renewable power communications and water system, and it can be taken anywhere in the world. >> it looks like a tsunami has engulfed the cities. >> the disaster in japan -- many areas in the country are without electrical power. that is where a maryland company, strategic services international, comes in. a unit like this co
. >> in japan, power has been restored to the damaged nuclear reactors, but officials say there is no quick fix. operators say it could take only a day to bring the reactor under control on the coast. most cooling systems up and running is when it will be under control. but getting to that point will take weeks. the earthquake and tsunami cost the cooling system to be knocked out, the reactor cores to partially melt, and caused significant damage. the plant continues to be doused in...
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ambassador to japan says the u.s. stands to help japan. >> marines based in okinawa stepped up relief efforts. the ambassador wu says helping them it is only fair. >> the country proves over and over again, with respect to other countries around the world, that people step up in time of need. >> the u.s. financial system is feeling the aftershocks of the disaster in the third largest economy. the dow, nasdaq, and s&p 500 all lost ground. imagine having a loved one in that region and not being able to find out where they are. j. gray has the story of american families finding ways to communicate during the disaster. >> as search and recovery teams continue to look through the rubble, families in the u.s. continue their struggle for information that loved ones have survived. bonn lines are obviously down and the cell phone towers are jammed. many are turning to video chat lines and social media. >> can you see me? >> we are fine. are you find? >> they were reunited via skype on 'the today show." >> it is unbelievable to
ambassador to japan says the u.s. stands to help japan. >> marines based in okinawa stepped up relief efforts. the ambassador wu says helping them it is only fair. >> the country proves over and over again, with respect to other countries around the world, that people step up in time of need. >> the u.s. financial system is feeling the aftershocks of the disaster in the third largest economy. the dow, nasdaq, and s&p 500 all lost ground. imagine having a loved one in that...
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japan sent commodities into a tailspin. oil item thebled more than $4 a barrel in the two weeks after hitting its all time record, gold has hit $48 an ounce. the national average price pump for gas fell tuesday for the first time in nearly a month. wheat, corn and sugar contracts all fell by 5% or more. finally, netflix was the rare winner on the day, soaring almost 8% as market research showed it trouncing rivals in home digital movies, so a bright spot there. >>> the bulls flex their muscles, the pacers muscle the knicks and the march madness begins in earnest with a so-called play in matchup. your early morning sports headlines are straight ahead. >>> in weather, irish eyes must be smiling. your warm st. patrick's day forecast is coming up. you're watching "early today." my busy family, the family with thousands of odors. like boomer, our boxer. our leftovers... from last night. and then there's phil. oh phil. but for every odor, our new air wick odor detect uses the latest smart odor sensor technology. the first air fre
japan sent commodities into a tailspin. oil item thebled more than $4 a barrel in the two weeks after hitting its all time record, gold has hit $48 an ounce. the national average price pump for gas fell tuesday for the first time in nearly a month. wheat, corn and sugar contracts all fell by 5% or more. finally, netflix was the rare winner on the day, soaring almost 8% as market research showed it trouncing rivals in home digital movies, so a bright spot there. >>> the bulls flex their...
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. >> mounting problems in japan, another quake, another tsunami with far less consequences. more questions about the troubled nuclear plant. a magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook eastern japan triggering what tsunami of alert that was later lifted. there were no immediate reports of damages. tokyo electric power company significantly downplayed the possible damage from a sizable tsunami that hit two weeks ago. the investigation found geological data going back 3000 years that it should have been enough to prepare for such a catastrophic disaster. two weeks later, radiation continues to leak from the troubled plant. the latest from nbc. >> it was the second apology in as many days. how the most recent example of late or flat out erroneous information coming from the owners of japan's stricken nuclear power plant. tokyo electric power says that it needs to revise its announcement. they had announced that radiation levels in the pool was 10 million times the normal level. workers were evacuated in news reports will full of fears that the crisis had only deepened. but for all the ala
. >> mounting problems in japan, another quake, another tsunami with far less consequences. more questions about the troubled nuclear plant. a magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook eastern japan triggering what tsunami of alert that was later lifted. there were no immediate reports of damages. tokyo electric power company significantly downplayed the possible damage from a sizable tsunami that hit two weeks ago. the investigation found geological data going back 3000 years that it should have...
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it is the biggest recorded quake to hit japan. >> as japan tries to get a grasp on the number of victims, citizens on the west coast of the united states are breathing a sigh of relief, even though we did not totally at the skate. >> the tsunami waves that swept across the northern japanese coast arrived at the u.s. coast hours later. in hawaii, 7-foot waves sent residents scrambling for safety. >> it swirled us, and slammed the. >> in oregon, coastal residents woke up to sirens. >> they started screaming and yelling and running through the trailer park. >> the current tossed around boats. south of san francisco beaches were closed as coastal residents evacuated. in crescent city, most of the destruction was isolated to harbors and marinas. the damage in japan is still being tallied, and president obama offered immediate aid. >> our hearts go out to our friends in japan, and we will stand with them as they recover and rebuild. >> it is a tragedy that could just as easily happen here. >> this morning, things appear to be getting worse at a nuclear plant in japan. smoke poured out. it is n
it is the biggest recorded quake to hit japan. >> as japan tries to get a grasp on the number of victims, citizens on the west coast of the united states are breathing a sigh of relief, even though we did not totally at the skate. >> the tsunami waves that swept across the northern japanese coast arrived at the u.s. coast hours later. in hawaii, 7-foot waves sent residents scrambling for safety. >> it swirled us, and slammed the. >> in oregon, coastal residents woke up...
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many are wondering which foods we get from japan. just last night, as we said, the feds announced they're halting the import of some foods coming to this country from the affected area of japan. that hasn't stopped people from being concerned about it, though, about fish and produce on store shelves. our report from nbc's kristen welker. >> reporter: at this little tokyo grocery store in los angeles, business is brisk. the shelves are stocked with seaweed and fish from japan. the leafy greens are grown locally. owners insist it's all safe. >> all that we have here are not affected by the earthquake or nuclear power plant issue. >> reporter: the u.s. food and drug administration has banned all vegetable, fruit and milk products from areaing impacted by japan's nuclear crisis. >> the step that fda implemented is an additional step in the global food safety net to safeguard the u.s. food sflie. >> reporter: still, despite reassurances, images of geiger counters testing food scare consumers. >> i would not buy them. i'm really afraid of
many are wondering which foods we get from japan. just last night, as we said, the feds announced they're halting the import of some foods coming to this country from the affected area of japan. that hasn't stopped people from being concerned about it, though, about fish and produce on store shelves. our report from nbc's kristen welker. >> reporter: at this little tokyo grocery store in los angeles, business is brisk. the shelves are stocked with seaweed and fish from japan. the leafy...
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at the disaster in japan grows, its radiation and resulting fears are seeming to spread a little bit more each day. >> drinking water is normally only tested for radiation a few times a year. >> still ahead, we will follow breaking news. and brooks robinson is in the hospital. >> thousands of complaints about scams. tonight, what you should know so you do not become a victim. >> we are marketing this as an independent store. >> giving away pistols at one radio shack? the catch enda reaction >> we want to update now on breaking news we brought you at the top of this newscast. 11 news has just received a statement from hall of famer brooks robinson who was hospitalized right now. the statement reads, "thank you for your outpouring of concern. i was originally settled for a routine outpatient procedure on thursday. the evening before surgery i developed a fever and infection. my doctors chose to admit me to aggressively treat the infection and i am responding well to the antibiotics. i ask that you give me privacy. i look forward to a full recovery and thank you for your prayers." he go
at the disaster in japan grows, its radiation and resulting fears are seeming to spread a little bit more each day. >> drinking water is normally only tested for radiation a few times a year. >> still ahead, we will follow breaking news. and brooks robinson is in the hospital. >> thousands of complaints about scams. tonight, what you should know so you do not become a victim. >> we are marketing this as an independent store. >> giving away pistols at one radio...
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squap's disaster -- japan's disaster is serving as a wake-up call. >> this event in japan will help the pacific northwest understand what they will eventually need to get ready for. >> you can view the dramatic pictures from japan on wbal-tv.com. there is also an interactive guide explaining the science between earthquakes and tsunamis. dateline sunday will focus on japan's recovery and air the amazing animal show at a late everier date. >> shortly after 6:00 saturday evening two males and a female were shot as they left the carry-out. the female later died, and at last check the two males were in stable condition. >> there is no word on a possible motive. >> still no word on what led to an overnight stabbing also in northeast baltimore. police called to the 3200 block. a man stabbed in the thigh. he was taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition. homicide investigate tiffs are investigating. >> a girl is in critical condition after a vicious dog attack. it happened after the girl was playing on a circle in dundalk. >> she said, mommy, i'm going to die. mommy i'm going to die. >> t
squap's disaster -- japan's disaster is serving as a wake-up call. >> this event in japan will help the pacific northwest understand what they will eventually need to get ready for. >> you can view the dramatic pictures from japan on wbal-tv.com. there is also an interactive guide explaining the science between earthquakes and tsunamis. dateline sunday will focus on japan's recovery and air the amazing animal show at a late everier date. >> shortly after 6:00 saturday evening...
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not much going well for japan. the earthquake/tsunami has them in the worst shape of. horse racing is not on the minds of the japanese, but they may enjoy this. the dubai world cup. a $10 million purse. three japanese forces entered into the race -- horses in the race with an italian jockey on board. wins. a 10:1 bet and tears of joy. stay with us. 11 news continues right after this. i live on these beaches, day in and day out. we've been renting umbrellas and chairs here in gulf shores and orange beach for 27 years. we were starting to get ready for the season and then we heard the news. but bp said they were going to clean it up. they kept their word. the beaches are clean, our snowbirds are happy, my employees are busy. it's a great feeling. man, i can't wait for another season. come on down. we're open for business. >> tonight, lawmakers are running out of time for legislation. the house of delegates have passes dozens of bills. we take a look at some of them now heading to the senate. now heading to the senate. 13 city workers arrested for [ male announcer ] this
not much going well for japan. the earthquake/tsunami has them in the worst shape of. horse racing is not on the minds of the japanese, but they may enjoy this. the dubai world cup. a $10 million purse. three japanese forces entered into the race -- horses in the race with an italian jockey on board. wins. a 10:1 bet and tears of joy. stay with us. 11 news continues right after this. i live on these beaches, day in and day out. we've been renting umbrellas and chairs here in gulf shores and...
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announced closing seven district offices. >> nissan considering moving some engine production from japan to the u.s. at one plant car factories could face serious shortages in japanese-made parts by the middle of next month. meanwhile, their plant will operate through full production through april but may halt at any point. >> a new dimension in the world of hand-held gaming coming out tomorrow. it is the third dimension. where nintendo is taking the introduction of 3-d. >> 3-d hads been a hot commodity on the big screen. and now it is about to hit the tiny screen. nintendo's 3-d gaming device. >> dan ackerman said the 3-d effect is not actual game play but it does add visual plear. >> it recedes into the background pretty far. >> in fact, nintendo discourages use to avoid an adverse effect on eyesight development. >> in is a slider switch on the side right here. so if you slide the switch down, it takes the 3-d away and goes back to 2-d. for users that can't get enough -- >> i can take a photo, and view the photo in 3-d. >> recorded 3-d will also be available by summer. 3-d's is almost
announced closing seven district offices. >> nissan considering moving some engine production from japan to the u.s. at one plant car factories could face serious shortages in japanese-made parts by the middle of next month. meanwhile, their plant will operate through full production through april but may halt at any point. >> a new dimension in the world of hand-held gaming coming out tomorrow. it is the third dimension. where nintendo is taking the introduction of 3-d. >>...
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it took 34 minutes for the shaking in japan to reach florida. we know that because groundwater measurement gauges in south florida all registered what they're calling an unusual oscillation, meaning the needles jumped all over the place and continued to for over two hours. the water management folks in south florida said those same instruments also picked up the nearby haiti quake right after it happened last january. >>> when we come back here tonight, the calendar says spring, but apparently nobody informed mother nature. [ male announcer ] is your current denture cleanser missing something? now you get a cleanser with scope freshness. ♪ new fixodent plus scope ingredients. ♪ cleans...kills germs that cause denture odors... and provides your dentures with the freshness of scope. ♪ new fixodent cleanser plus scope ingredients. ♪ [ male announcer ] what are you gonna miss when you have an allergy attack? benadryl® is more effective than claritin® at relieving your worst symptoms and works when you need it most. benadryl®. you can't pa
it took 34 minutes for the shaking in japan to reach florida. we know that because groundwater measurement gauges in south florida all registered what they're calling an unusual oscillation, meaning the needles jumped all over the place and continued to for over two hours. the water management folks in south florida said those same instruments also picked up the nearby haiti quake right after it happened last january. >>> when we come back here tonight, the calendar says spring, but...
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that is until conditions in japan are better understood. there is no specific word when other production will start. there was a part shortage caused by the earthquake in japan. the nikkei gaining almost 6%. stock futures on wall street indicating a higher open. yesterday stocks were lower. the dow had dropped nearly 300 points. here's how we closed yesterday. they are making progress in stabilizing the damage to the nuclear reactors. some banks are ready to heighikm fees. jason morgan chase and another are changing their atm policy to get more fees. with the rollout of the new apple ipad, those who have operated may have an extra tablet hanging around. you can donate your older tabloid for teach for america. teachers will be able to use the ipads in the classroom for a good cause. that is business. i'm jane king reporting for wbal-tv 11 news. back to you. >> i understand quite a few companies are feeling charitable right now. >> boeing is one of them. wal-mart also. both are shelling out millions to help with relief. >> thank you. >> 42 de
that is until conditions in japan are better understood. there is no specific word when other production will start. there was a part shortage caused by the earthquake in japan. the nikkei gaining almost 6%. stock futures on wall street indicating a higher open. yesterday stocks were lower. the dow had dropped nearly 300 points. here's how we closed yesterday. they are making progress in stabilizing the damage to the nuclear reactors. some banks are ready to heighikm fees. jason morgan chase...
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more troubling developments in japan's nuclear crisis. >>> and snake on the loose. a cobra goes missing from a >>> and snake on the loose. a cobra goes missing from a famous new york cityoo. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. i'm veronica de la cruz. today we begin with gaining momentum. libyan rebels continue to push back forces loyal to moammar gadhafi. this morning an opposition spokesman claimed that rebels captured sirte. if that is true, it would be a significant victory for the movement. those developments come as nato has agreed to take over command and control of the entire libya operation including ground attacks. >>> president obama will speak to the nation tonight to explain what role the u.s. will play in the mission in libya now that nato has stepped in. the president is also expected to address concerns by both parties. tracie potts joins us live from washington with the latest. >> reporter: good morning. the president has a lot of questions to answer when he addresses the nation tonight. lawmakers here want to k
more troubling developments in japan's nuclear crisis. >>> and snake on the loose. a cobra goes missing from a >>> and snake on the loose. a cobra goes missing from a famous new york cityoo. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> hello and good morning. i'm veronica de la cruz. today we begin with gaining momentum. libyan rebels continue to push back forces loyal to moammar gadhafi. this morning an opposition spokesman claimed that rebels captured sirte. if...
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health officials about food coming from japan amid ft the nuclear crisis. >>> and losing his cool. sier chris brown snaps after questions about his assault on sier chris brown snaps after questions about his assault on former girlfriend rihanna. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>>hello and good morning. i'm lynn berry today, we begin with power struggle. a fourth day of allied strikes have damaged moammar gadhafi's air defense systems, but so far, the attacks have failed to cripple gadhafi's confidence or put an end to his assaults. air fire streaked the skies last night over tripoli after a day of heavy fighting. despite some success in the south, the inexperienced rebels found themselves outgunned by government forces in the western city of misrata. gadhafi spoke on tv yesterday and a defiant gadhafi predicted, quote, we will win this battle. meanwhile, president obama has cut short his tour of latin america amid criticism of his leadership of the attack on libya. the president says he has, quote, absolutely no doubt that a success vl transfer of power to coalition
health officials about food coming from japan amid ft the nuclear crisis. >>> and losing his cool. sier chris brown snaps after questions about his assault on sier chris brown snaps after questions about his assault on former girlfriend rihanna. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>>hello and good morning. i'm lynn berry today, we begin with power struggle. a fourth day of allied strikes have damaged moammar gadhafi's air defense systems, but so far, the attacks...
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organizers are asking donors to donate to help with efforts in japan. the blooms will be at their peak through friday. >> some of that snow, at least early on, may stick to the trees a little bit and add to the effect. i cannot put a good spin on snow this time of year, i guess. we have cloudy skies over baltimore. to our south, a few sprinkles from annapolis to the district of columbia and out to the west in northern virginia. and then further west, when to get west of hagerstown toward garrett county, the indication on radar with the really dry air that we have, this is snow flurry of activity at this time. there's a lot more to the west. this will becoming an overnight tonight, and with it the chance of what we will call "light snow." let's take a look at the day today. not very warm. normally 57 for the high. it was only 46, and 47 respectively at the airport and inner harbor. but right now, annapolis is only 40. cambridge, 36. westminster, 34. the same in frederick. and it is below freezing out in western maryland. dara dropped into the 20's since
organizers are asking donors to donate to help with efforts in japan. the blooms will be at their peak through friday. >> some of that snow, at least early on, may stick to the trees a little bit and add to the effect. i cannot put a good spin on snow this time of year, i guess. we have cloudy skies over baltimore. to our south, a few sprinkles from annapolis to the district of columbia and out to the west in northern virginia. and then further west, when to get west of hagerstown toward...
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damagedects of japan's nuclear reactor are more widespread. contaminated sea water was found farther north of the plant the earlier measures indicated. there was a chaotic day after a false report that water used to cool the reactor had 10 million times the normal level of radiation. an earthquake shook eastern japan. new reports of any damage. president obama will take to the airwaves to explain the u.s. military involvement in the conflict of libya. nato will take over command over the operation. critics have complained the administration did not consult with congress and has not outlined a clear goal and exit strategy. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. >> this morning we asked -- do you support the president's libyan defense policy? >> we will post more of your answers on the front page of wbaltv.com. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. we're seeing some heavy delays on westbound 50 just past 97. there is a left lane closure with
damagedects of japan's nuclear reactor are more widespread. contaminated sea water was found farther north of the plant the earlier measures indicated. there was a chaotic day after a false report that water used to cool the reactor had 10 million times the normal level of radiation. an earthquake shook eastern japan. new reports of any damage. president obama will take to the airwaves to explain the u.s. military involvement in the conflict of libya. nato will take over command over the...
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. >> japan said sea water contamination may have spread longer than first thought. the crisis stretches into a third week. japanese officials are dealing with barely miscalculated radiation figures and no place to store contaminated water. it magnitude 6 earthquake shook japan. no immediate reports of damages or injuries. people have found no evidence that radiation from japan made its way to the united states. there have been elevated levels of iodine in massachusetts. there is a reason for public health concern. agencies will continue to monitor the air, water, and food. >> 13 workers were arrested on friday. kim dacey is live outside baltimore city police headquarters with more. good morning. >> police say these workers have a regular gambling day in the program of the dot room on the east of madison street. a tip was turned over to the inspector general's office. an investigator found the 13 workers rolling dice and drinking champagne while on the clock. they confiscated $6,300. police were called in to arrest all 13 men and charged them with misdemeanor gamblin
. >> japan said sea water contamination may have spread longer than first thought. the crisis stretches into a third week. japanese officials are dealing with barely miscalculated radiation figures and no place to store contaminated water. it magnitude 6 earthquake shook japan. no immediate reports of damages or injuries. people have found no evidence that radiation from japan made its way to the united states. there have been elevated levels of iodine in massachusetts. there is a reason...
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and japan for years. the trees were a gift from the japanese in 1912. a special fund-raising walk was held to raise money for the victims of the tragedy in japan. the event comes ahead of the two-week cherry bloss only festival -- blosoms which begins today. >> a new school designed to help schools explore their creative side is about to open in baltimore. we'll take you there. >> and did you ever wonder what is in movie popcorn? >> you do not want to snow. >> federal regulators want theater owners to make some changes. details ahead. >> some local middle school students are getting a first-hand look at a blue diamond almonds! more bold flavor! more variety! more of what you want... not what you don't. blue diamond almonds... more than a snack. >> good morning. the time is 5:20. if your diet is low in certain vitamins, it could lead to amuseumia in post-menopausal women. having three newt rent defish -- nutrient defish -- deficiensies -- >> 11 news erika edwards has a popcorn story. >> any idea how many calories are in a typical bag of movie popcorn? do
and japan for years. the trees were a gift from the japanese in 1912. a special fund-raising walk was held to raise money for the victims of the tragedy in japan. the event comes ahead of the two-week cherry bloss only festival -- blosoms which begins today. >> a new school designed to help schools explore their creative side is about to open in baltimore. we'll take you there. >> and did you ever wonder what is in movie popcorn? >> you do not want to snow. >> federal...
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there is no update on the chemical plant in japan which produces certain paints on cars and trucks. both ford and chrysler have issued color restrictions. >>> in a reversal from the past few months consumer confidence has taken a dive. americans are once again tightening their purse strings. world events and the fragile economy are driving concerns of a double-dip recession. >> the engine that drives the nation's economy stalled last month. consumer confidence fell sharply. conflict in the middle east, the earthquake and recovery concerns at home impacted household spending. >> the fear is not the gas tank but the price of philip at a grocery cart will keep going up. that is what spooked consumers this month. >> other pieces weighing heavily on americans, jobs. the unemployment rate stands at eight. -- that is preventing a rebound in the housing market. >> you cannot have a housing recovery if people don't have a paycheck. >> on prices dropped according to the case schiller home index. only two cities saw home prices move into positive territory. on capitol hill, a hearing focusing
there is no update on the chemical plant in japan which produces certain paints on cars and trucks. both ford and chrysler have issued color restrictions. >>> in a reversal from the past few months consumer confidence has taken a dive. americans are once again tightening their purse strings. world events and the fragile economy are driving concerns of a double-dip recession. >> the engine that drives the nation's economy stalled last month. consumer confidence fell sharply....
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there is a shortage of bottled water in japan. it has also been found in milk near the crippled nuclear plant. >> the health care reform act that republicans call obama care celebrates its first anniversary today. it aims to provide health care for everyone in america and it is the subject of very heated debate. >> one year after president obama signed the historic health care reform, disagreement over the loss -- laws are as healthy as ever with the republicans looking to appeal. >> we will try to make sure this is never implemented. >> there are five legal challenges in federal court. >> our legal team is confident that the bill is on solid constitutional grounds. >> along with controversy, for many there is confusion. nearly a quarter of americans thought that the law had already been repealed, it has not. where do things stand? much of the law has much -- has yet to go into effect. there are provisions that allow children to stay on their parents' plan until age 26. preventive care, and a rebate to help cover the dough knothol
there is a shortage of bottled water in japan. it has also been found in milk near the crippled nuclear plant. >> the health care reform act that republicans call obama care celebrates its first anniversary today. it aims to provide health care for everyone in america and it is the subject of very heated debate. >> one year after president obama signed the historic health care reform, disagreement over the loss -- laws are as healthy as ever with the republicans looking to appeal....
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. >> and now to japan, where there are two new developments in the nuclear crisis in that country. the operator of the crippled nuclear plants that power lines have been read connected to all six reactor units. he cautioned that motor equipment needs to be checked before the power is turned back on. of course, electricity is vital to keeping the reactor school. it is likely to be days, if not longer, before it can be powered up. and in about 20 minutes, the possibility of new nuclear plants here in the u.s.. would our state of the art technology prevent a meltdown in this -- in the event of a disaster? >> we want to update you on a story that is developing in cairo. a massive blaze at the egyptian interior ministry has spread to adjacent buildings. at least seven floors have burned and parts of it have collapsed. it comes as ministry employees have demanded higher pay, but they denied any involvement in the fire. and an f-16 fighter jet crashed in libya. steve handelsman has the details on the latest u.s. involvement. >> commanders say the u.s. at the -- the u.s. f-16 was not shot
. >> and now to japan, where there are two new developments in the nuclear crisis in that country. the operator of the crippled nuclear plants that power lines have been read connected to all six reactor units. he cautioned that motor equipment needs to be checked before the power is turned back on. of course, electricity is vital to keeping the reactor school. it is likely to be days, if not longer, before it can be powered up. and in about 20 minutes, the possibility of new nuclear...
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he was stranded in japan for nine days. kerry cavanaugh has more on his ordeal. >> chris godish is settling back into life in baltimore. the adjustment is jarring. he taught english in japan for the past three years. >> it sounded like somebody pick up the building and dropped it. then it kept getting stronger. >> he rode out the quake in takahagi. my feet onnot feel the ground. people cannot feel their feet on the grounds. like bowling pins. >> he was forced to seek shelter in the school. he said the government warned everybody to limit their time outside. officials scrambled to stabilize the reactor. he caught a bus to tokyo. he said he was amazed by how polite the japanese remained. >> the supermarket and the staff said, we're not going to sell food today. the food was in front of our eyes. we could just toss this ashtray through the window. we must not do that. they were so calm. we must wait. >> he says he feels guilty leaving japan. >> essentials like diapers and batteries. before left, the news had a spot on how to m
he was stranded in japan for nine days. kerry cavanaugh has more on his ordeal. >> chris godish is settling back into life in baltimore. the adjustment is jarring. he taught english in japan for the past three years. >> it sounded like somebody pick up the building and dropped it. then it kept getting stronger. >> he rode out the quake in takahagi. my feet onnot feel the ground. people cannot feel their feet on the grounds. like bowling pins. >> he was forced to seek...
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. >> it is among the most powerful earthquakes to ever hit japan. even japan's parliament. soon after the quake, tsunami warnings were issued for japan, and before long, a massive wave reached land. ariel video of the tsunami looked like it was straight out of a disaster movie. cars, boats, even buildings were carried away. one airport was completely surrounded by water. after the quake, there were also major fires, an oil refinery was in flames. japan's prime minister said the quake caused major damage, but reassured the country that nuclear power facilities in the area were not damaged. >> we will secure the safety of the people of japan, and in order to minimize the damage, the government will make every effort possible. >> a spokesman said troops were deployed to the quake-hit area to join relief operations. >> incredible pictures. for continuing coverage on the earthquake in japan, you can log on to our website, wbaltv.com. there you will find pictures and unedited footage of the scene. you can check out an interactive guide to what causes earthquakes and tsunamis and
. >> it is among the most powerful earthquakes to ever hit japan. even japan's parliament. soon after the quake, tsunami warnings were issued for japan, and before long, a massive wave reached land. ariel video of the tsunami looked like it was straight out of a disaster movie. cars, boats, even buildings were carried away. one airport was completely surrounded by water. after the quake, there were also major fires, an oil refinery was in flames. japan's prime minister said the quake...
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japan. the securities and exchange commission wants to reign in wall street bonuses. if passed, the agency's proposal would require wall street firms to submit detailed accounts of bonuses which the scc could band if they find and deem excessive. >>> finally, sick of hearing about prince william and kate's royal wedding? one woman hopes her souvenir sick bag will be a hit. >>> a close call for a tennis star, an unusual college basketball suspension and a shattering high school experience. >>> plus, lately the huskies of uconn seem stuck in a bad place. your early morning sports headlines are straight ahead. >>> the winter chill continues from the great lakes to the northeast and more rain showers on the west coast. your forecast is coming up. you're watching "early today." >>> good morning. if you're just waking up, this is "early today." in sports, the antics of young men in college are often dismissed with the phrase boys will be boys. that is apparently not the case at briingham young university. here is nbc's fred roggin with an early look a at all your sports hea
japan. the securities and exchange commission wants to reign in wall street bonuses. if passed, the agency's proposal would require wall street firms to submit detailed accounts of bonuses which the scc could band if they find and deem excessive. >>> finally, sick of hearing about prince william and kate's royal wedding? one woman hopes her souvenir sick bag will be a hit. >>> a close call for a tennis star, an unusual college basketball suspension and a shattering high school...
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. >>> disaster in japan. the desperate efforts to prevent multipleuclear meltdowns and the search for an american teacher missing. >>> and to the rescue. commuters waiting for a train become heros saving a young woman from a sex offender who appears to be trying to abduct her. it was all caught on camera "today" saturday, march 19th, it was all caught on camera "today" saturday, march 19th, 2011. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >> we have to welcome you back. incredible reporting from japan. and you go out there within 24 hours of the quake. >> my head is still spinning from all we saw, the sights, sounds, fears and emotions. we'll also be talking about another crisis. libya may be reaching a boiling point. today gadhafi says western powers will regret it if they interfere in will i be began affairs. >> gadhafi called the u.n. resolution invalid and this morning there are new reports of fighting in benghazi. gadhafi forces are reportedly trying to storm the city and new images of a warplane that
. >>> disaster in japan. the desperate efforts to prevent multipleuclear meltdowns and the search for an american teacher missing. >>> and to the rescue. commuters waiting for a train become heros saving a young woman from a sex offender who appears to be trying to abduct her. it was all caught on camera "today" saturday, march 19th, it was all caught on camera "today" saturday, march 19th, 2011. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >> we...
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it was a 4.4% gain overnight in japan. this after friday's strong performance yesterday, monday was a holiday. banks and reconstruction companies like steel companies were strong overnight. still, we should keep in mind that the japanese markets are below prequake levels by about 8%. as for u.s. markets here, well, we had a nice 1.5% gain across the board yesterday, but still tensions in the middle east weigh with gold traditionally viewed as a safe haven play up for five administration sessions today hitting a new record. natalie. >> thank you. >>> and former president george h.w. bush was honored last night in washington for his lifetime commitment to volunteerism and leadership at the points of light institute. three other former presidents were there including jimmy carter, bill clinton and, of course, his son george w. bush along with the whole bush clan there and many from hollywood. so a great honor to him. very nice. 7:18. back to matt, ann and al. >> congratulations. all right, >> good morning. we are starting the
it was a 4.4% gain overnight in japan. this after friday's strong performance yesterday, monday was a holiday. banks and reconstruction companies like steel companies were strong overnight. still, we should keep in mind that the japanese markets are below prequake levels by about 8%. as for u.s. markets here, well, we had a nice 1.5% gain across the board yesterday, but still tensions in the middle east weigh with gold traditionally viewed as a safe haven play up for five administration...
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in japan, work is under way to inject fresh water into one of the damaged reactor's at the troubled nuclear power plant. there are concerns that it could be problematic, as officials say sea water is showing high levels of radioactivity. the government is advising people within 20 miles of the plant to stay indoors, and people living within 12 miles have been ordered to leave. president obama is planning a speech to the nation that will cover the path ahead and his rationale about the inappropriate use of force in libya. he will respond to criticism from lawmakers who say they should have been consulted in events. -- in advance. >> after an all-night standoff with police, if the suspect in a shooting of two georgia police officers has surrendered. he came out of the house in athens, ga., and reportedly told police that he would only surrender if it was covered live on television. he held eight people at gunpoint. police have been searching for him after he shot two police officers. the mayor, of a suburban philadelphia town is dead after a skydiving accident. he was killed when his main par
in japan, work is under way to inject fresh water into one of the damaged reactor's at the troubled nuclear power plant. there are concerns that it could be problematic, as officials say sea water is showing high levels of radioactivity. the government is advising people within 20 miles of the plant to stay indoors, and people living within 12 miles have been ordered to leave. president obama is planning a speech to the nation that will cover the path ahead and his rationale about the...
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japan remains a nation on edge. many here worried over the radiation in food. >> traces of radioactivity have been detected on leafy vegetables. >> reporter: the government added to the list of tainted vegetables, cautioning people from consuming them. >> also broccolis and cauliflowers and turnips. >> reporter: the us fda announced it will halt import of produce from those areas in japan affected. >> there have been active aftershocks. >> reporter: this morning two aftershocks struck japan, the strongest in the fukushima prefecture. this as the human suffering continues. fuel shortages, icy roads and power outages hampered relief efforts. the sick and elderly are on the floor of this shelter as medical supplies finally trickle in. just 25 miles from the troubled fukushima plant this supermarket was overcrowded, low on basic necessities. many shelves emptied. residents haven't been ordered to evacuate and are now facing a food shortage. there is no food shortage in tokyo but there is a lot of angst about the leaking
japan remains a nation on edge. many here worried over the radiation in food. >> traces of radioactivity have been detected on leafy vegetables. >> reporter: the government added to the list of tainted vegetables, cautioning people from consuming them. >> also broccolis and cauliflowers and turnips. >> reporter: the us fda announced it will halt import of produce from those areas in japan affected. >> there have been active aftershocks. >> reporter: this...
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we'll talk about the nuclear crisis in japan. troubling reports about a damaged power plant where one reactor is said to have radioactivity 10 million times higher than normal. amanda knox back in court. a witness for the prosecution may have given her a huge victory. >> the royal wedding. william and kate have decided on a fruit cake. is that different than the one we get for christmas? we will bake it up. those stories and more when jen and i see you later on "today." >> it is time for sunday brunch and joining us is chef devon mccoy from federal hill grill. what are we cooking today? >> a seafood jumbalaya. we start off sauting sha rim. >> you are using vegetable oil? >> we normally use canola oil. chicken. we sauted the shrimp, the chicken. >> and then you have chopped chicken that's already been cooked? >> precooked oofment nduie sausage on what is -- precooked anduie sausage from new orleans. it is very delicious. >> what do you do next? >> we saute garlic into a pan. some oil. then we saute the -- >> those are just yellow
we'll talk about the nuclear crisis in japan. troubling reports about a damaged power plant where one reactor is said to have radioactivity 10 million times higher than normal. amanda knox back in court. a witness for the prosecution may have given her a huge victory. >> the royal wedding. william and kate have decided on a fruit cake. is that different than the one we get for christmas? we will bake it up. those stories and more when jen and i see you later on "today." >>...
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>> now to japan where the struggle to bring the stricken nuclear plant under control has hit another big snag. another aftershock raised more fears in the region. lee cowan is in tokyo for us. lee, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. we learned more about the water flooding the buildings of the reactors. in one, the radiation levels were more than 100,000 times normal. late tonight we found out there are apparently tunnels that carry electrical circuits and piping. those, too, are flooded with radioactive water. they are running out of places to pump it. >> 6.5 earthquake jolted miyagi -- >> reporter: as aftershocks jolted the region, this one 6.5, word came that radiation levels spiked, not only in the water flooding the buildings of the plant but in the sea water just off the coast n. the turbine building of the number two reactors they were registering 1,000 times the radiation levels, likely the result of a partial meltdown, far more dangerous than the pool of water workers stepped in last week that sent two of them to the hospital. they have begun pumping the pools dry but
>> now to japan where the struggle to bring the stricken nuclear plant under control has hit another big snag. another aftershock raised more fears in the region. lee cowan is in tokyo for us. lee, good morning. >> reporter: good morning. we learned more about the water flooding the buildings of the reactors. in one, the radiation levels were more than 100,000 times normal. late tonight we found out there are apparently tunnels that carry electrical circuits and piping. those, too,...
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. >> in japan engineers want to keep the reactors from melting down. the death toll will crime above 10,000 from the tsunami. >> a sonar sweep shift harbor. a dozen vessels still unaccounted for. >> a live look at downtown san francisco where it looks dry right now but we are still dealing with yesterday's rain that spilled into the morning forecast. talk about how long it will last and how long it will affect that commute. >> the good news if you are taking bart, full service into san francisco, everything back to normal this morning. a live shot of the bay bridge toll plaza. be careful out there. look out for possible ponding. >> thank you for starting your week with us. i'm kristen sze. >> i'm eric thomas. we begin with breaking news. firefighters are on the scene of a house fire on virginia and south first street. they started about an hour and a half ago. the family living inside managed to get out safely and firefighters managed to rescue a dog. they knocked it down but said likely the house is unlivable. they'll be looking for hot spots and tryi
. >> in japan engineers want to keep the reactors from melting down. the death toll will crime above 10,000 from the tsunami. >> a sonar sweep shift harbor. a dozen vessels still unaccounted for. >> a live look at downtown san francisco where it looks dry right now but we are still dealing with yesterday's rain that spilled into the morning forecast. talk about how long it will last and how long it will affect that commute. >> the good news if you are taking bart, full...
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the first business day in japan after the tsunami. how the united states is assisting in the humanitarian crisis at 6:00. an update to the damage to the harbor in crescent city. joins at 6:00. >> the annual commemoration of the 1906 earthquake will be did indicated to the japanese victims. this is the 106th an vs.ry of the quake. every year the city marks the moment at 5:11 a.m. on april 18th. this year it will focus on the james victims and the threatened cut in california's emergency preparedness budget. we'll be back at 6:00.
the first business day in japan after the tsunami. how the united states is assisting in the humanitarian crisis at 6:00. an update to the damage to the harbor in crescent city. joins at 6:00. >> the annual commemoration of the 1906 earthquake will be did indicated to the japanese victims. this is the 106th an vs.ry of the quake. every year the city marks the moment at 5:11 a.m. on april 18th. this year it will focus on the james victims and the threatened cut in california's emergency...
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the disasters in places like new zealand and japan can impact the u.s. because it takes time before the full impact of a disaster takes effect and as always we appreciate your feedback and here's our next topic of discussion we've spoken about the u.s. involvement in libya and today's show while president obama swears that this is an effort by the coalition when he's out those statements wondering if this really are the first steps towards another war for the u.s. but if you remember then presidential candidate obama vowed not to be like his predecessors so has he let let his supporters down going against his own promise for the campaign trail so let us know what you think has obama trade voters by starting his own military conflict abroad you can respond to us on facebook twitter and you tube and who knows your response just might make it on air. over the weekend a small church in gainesville florida burned a copy of the koran now does that sound vaguely familiar to you he murdered back in september of last year when pastor terry jones of that same chur
the disasters in places like new zealand and japan can impact the u.s. because it takes time before the full impact of a disaster takes effect and as always we appreciate your feedback and here's our next topic of discussion we've spoken about the u.s. involvement in libya and today's show while president obama swears that this is an effort by the coalition when he's out those statements wondering if this really are the first steps towards another war for the u.s. but if you remember then...
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you what help does globalization make us more vulnerable to chain reactions if disaster strikes in japan and doesn't affect us all and here's what some of you had to say darrell them all responded on facebook and said i think the news media is hyping the earthquake and tsunami in japan yes we need to know what's going on there but on the flip side there are more problems here with us greg miller says if there's no environmental global impact the situation in japan is having an impact on our domestic policy and opinion geno reverse roses gave us her feedback now that we're living in a global village will be directly affected in an economical and geopolitical way no way to avoid that and miles lacey said the united states often doesn't appreciate the disasters in places like new zealand and japan can impact the u.s. because it takes time before the full impact of a disaster takes effect and as always we appreciate your feedback and here's our next topic of discussion we've spoken about the u.s. involvement in libya and today's show while president obama swears that this is an effort by the
you what help does globalization make us more vulnerable to chain reactions if disaster strikes in japan and doesn't affect us all and here's what some of you had to say darrell them all responded on facebook and said i think the news media is hyping the earthquake and tsunami in japan yes we need to know what's going on there but on the flip side there are more problems here with us greg miller says if there's no environmental global impact the situation in japan is having an impact on our...
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japan sent commodities into a tailspin. oil tul bethlehemed more than $4 a barrel in the two weeks after hitting its all-time record. gold has hit $48 an ounce. the national average price pump for gas fell tuesday for the first time in nearly a month. wheat, corn and sugar contracts all fell by 5% or more. subaru and toyota are cancelling most overtime ask scaling back production in north america. finally, netflix was the rare winner on the day, soaring almost 8% as market research showed it trouncing rivals in home digital movies, so a bright spot there. >>> the bulls flex their muscles, the pacers muscle the knicks, and the buck's woes continue. your early morning sports headlines are straight ahead. >>> in weather, irish eyes must be smiling. your warm st. patrick's day forecast is coming up. you're watching "early today." >>> good morning. if you're just waking up, this is "early today." in sports, the good news for tuesday's ncaa basketball winners is they're officially in. but the bad news, they will now face some of
japan sent commodities into a tailspin. oil tul bethlehemed more than $4 a barrel in the two weeks after hitting its all-time record. gold has hit $48 an ounce. the national average price pump for gas fell tuesday for the first time in nearly a month. wheat, corn and sugar contracts all fell by 5% or more. subaru and toyota are cancelling most overtime ask scaling back production in north america. finally, netflix was the rare winner on the day, soaring almost 8% as market research showed it...
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harry smith begins tonight's coverage of the disaster in japan. >> reporter: in a sign of how grave japan's crisis has become, the emperor, akihito, made an unprecedented television address, acknowledging that he is deeply worried, urging his subjects not to give up. it did little to calm a country increasingly distrustful, given the wave of conflicting reports and mixed messages. >> ( translated ): there is both positive and negative news. i don't know which i should believe. >> reporter: and today on capitol hill, u.s. energy secretary and nuclear expert steven chu said he, too, is baffled. >> and there are conflicting reports, and so, we don't really know in detail what's happening. >> reporter: at the fukushima plant, there are two key areas of concern, pumping enough water into the reactors to keep the nuclear fuel rods cool to avoid a potential meltdown, and limiting damage to the all- important containment vessels surrounding the reactor cores. there is already a breach in reactor two, and there are fears of another breach in reactor three. >> my confidence is eroded somewhat because
harry smith begins tonight's coverage of the disaster in japan. >> reporter: in a sign of how grave japan's crisis has become, the emperor, akihito, made an unprecedented television address, acknowledging that he is deeply worried, urging his subjects not to give up. it did little to calm a country increasingly distrustful, given the wave of conflicting reports and mixed messages. >> ( translated ): there is both positive and negative news. i don't know which i should believe....
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. >>> an update on the current situation in japan. including a new staggering death total. >>> and team mobile will be bought out by at&t. the deal would reduce the amount of national carriers from four to three. the purchase would give at&t 129,000 subscribers. >>> a new leader with a challenge. the state's republican party chooses a bay area man as its chair. the challenges the party faces. >>> the state's budget crisis is having santa clara's effort to build a stadium for the 49ers. the move is city is expected to take tomorrow. >>> plus, the hearing for the barry bonds trial is expected to start tomorrow. the challenges facing the jury. coming up next. >>> trying to freshen the gop message. california republicans tonight have a fresh face leading their party. ktvu's john sasaki traveled to sacramento the to talk to the man trying to revive the party. >> reporter: california's grand old party has a brand new leader and he's from right here in the left leaning area. many republicans are still there tonight after the end of this week
. >>> an update on the current situation in japan. including a new staggering death total. >>> and team mobile will be bought out by at&t. the deal would reduce the amount of national carriers from four to three. the purchase would give at&t 129,000 subscribers. >>> a new leader with a challenge. the state's republican party chooses a bay area man as its chair. the challenges the party faces. >>> the state's budget crisis is having santa clara's...
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and in japan radiation rises in the sea near fukushima despite efforts to bring the plant under control following the earthquake tragedy over ten thousand are now that's just dead many more homeless or missing. next stop the story of communities being driven from their home as the hunger for resources rips through the terrain but this isn't africa or the amazon it's the northwest united states stay with us. on the day of this interview the small creek less than one mile from their home flows black and that's not normal that's coming from an abandoned home on drugs come from sorry pot. and i don't know. what takes bait. out caught. maybe a few more years ma law. and my health this went down tremendously. and i don't ever look to be healthy as i don't ever look at these times and i don't think there's anything of i can do to help me. but our only thing i want now i want good morals i want them to quit pump and are quitting jade and whatever they're doing when i want them to quit that. and. i want to be better. for the last twenty years. it's been hard. you can't make it without good water
and in japan radiation rises in the sea near fukushima despite efforts to bring the plant under control following the earthquake tragedy over ten thousand are now that's just dead many more homeless or missing. next stop the story of communities being driven from their home as the hunger for resources rips through the terrain but this isn't africa or the amazon it's the northwest united states stay with us. on the day of this interview the small creek less than one mile from their home flows...
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but japan is a highly developed country. it is as technologically did this -- technologically sophisticated as us. it is concerned that similar pacts -- acts could happen here. how do you respond to that concern? >> the trouble facility had no containment vessels. we are looking at what is happening in japan. as you say, they are using more advanced designs. there are a number of reactors in the united states with similar design. we are going to look at what went wrong in terms of the double whammy of the earthquake and the huge tsunami. we will look at our reactors and learn as much as we can so that we can improve the safety. we are always increasing the safety of our reactors and the safety of all our industrial systems. >> two days ago, a number of us wrote to chairman upton requesting that the committee hold a hearing on the safety of nuclear power plant in the united states. the think we should investigate to ensure the safety of our nuclear plants -- do you think we should investigate to ensure the safety of our nucle
but japan is a highly developed country. it is as technologically did this -- technologically sophisticated as us. it is concerned that similar pacts -- acts could happen here. how do you respond to that concern? >> the trouble facility had no containment vessels. we are looking at what is happening in japan. as you say, they are using more advanced designs. there are a number of reactors in the united states with similar design. we are going to look at what went wrong in terms of the...
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japan's stocks are closed today after taking a huge hit. stock prices for just about every japanese company fell dramatically. japanese automakers have plants in the northeastern part of the country which were so hard hit by that quake. >> unbelievable news. >>> well, besides all the death and destruction from the disaster in the pacific, believe it or not, there are still some moments that can put a smile on your face. >> there were plenty of smiling faces over the weekend at a san francisco airport where families and loved ones were being welcomed home from japan. kgo's janelle wang has the story. >> reporter: lots of hugs as some of the first flights from tokyo arrived, including a tearful reunion between 10-year-old gavin and his dad, who was caught in the earthquake, thousands of miles away from their east bay home. >> there's also a tsunami and i'm like, is he by the tsunami? she's like, well, no, he's perfectly fine. he's in the airport. i was like, thank goodness, he's in the airport. because it was scary. >> reporter: many who retu
japan's stocks are closed today after taking a huge hit. stock prices for just about every japanese company fell dramatically. japanese automakers have plants in the northeastern part of the country which were so hard hit by that quake. >> unbelievable news. >>> well, besides all the death and destruction from the disaster in the pacific, believe it or not, there are still some moments that can put a smile on your face. >> there were plenty of smiling faces over the weekend...
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and in other news an urgency teams have been evacuated from japan's fukushima nuclear site a smoke seen rising from the plant reactor engineers have managed to restore the tricity three reactors and it's hoped that could enable them to restart the failed cooling systems. when users make heaven i mean a full in thirty minutes time now though hope you can stay with us for a multi award winning film about one of the greatest environmental catastrophes in american history which changed the landscape forever. on the day of this interview the small creek less than one mile from their home flows black and i it's not normal that's come from a band of coal mines rights come from sorry part. i don't know. what to expect in our part. maybe a few more years ma. and my health is somewhat balanced from endlessly. and i don't ever look to be helpful as i don't ever look at the front now thinkers i'm being invited to feel. that i only thing along now along good morning i want them to quit pump and are quitting jake and whatever they're doing i want them to quit that. and. i want to be paid. for the las
and in other news an urgency teams have been evacuated from japan's fukushima nuclear site a smoke seen rising from the plant reactor engineers have managed to restore the tricity three reactors and it's hoped that could enable them to restart the failed cooling systems. when users make heaven i mean a full in thirty minutes time now though hope you can stay with us for a multi award winning film about one of the greatest environmental catastrophes in american history which changed the...
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it took 34 minutes for the shaking in japan to reach florida. we know that because groundwater measurement gauges in south florida all registered what they're calling an unusual oscillation, meaning the needles jumped all over the place and continued to for over two hours. the water management folks in south florida said those same instruments also picked up the nearby haiti quake right after it happened last january. >>> when we come back here tonight, the calendar says spring, but apparently nobody informed mother nature. >>> the second day of spring arrived with dramatic special effects in washington, d.c., this morning. a wild electrical storm produced spectacular cloud-to-ground lightning today, all of it captured by time lapse photography, but we couldn't speed up the thunder the same way. as d.c. watched the show overhead, new jersey, new york and connecticut were all dealing with snowfall. up to 3 inches in some places, but it's expected to disappear quickly. different story at mammoth mountain out in california, which got more than 4 fe
it took 34 minutes for the shaking in japan to reach florida. we know that because groundwater measurement gauges in south florida all registered what they're calling an unusual oscillation, meaning the needles jumped all over the place and continued to for over two hours. the water management folks in south florida said those same instruments also picked up the nearby haiti quake right after it happened last january. >>> when we come back here tonight, the calendar says spring, but...